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Mepivacaine vs. Bupivacaine for Knee Replacement Surgery
Study Summary
This trial will compare two spinal blocks to see which leads to faster recovery of motor function after total knee replacement. Faster movement and discharge times may result.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I take more than 30mg of oxycodone daily.I cannot have spinal anesthesia due to health reasons.I am allergic to all opioid medications.I am between 18 and 75 years old.I am unable or unwilling to give informed consent for the trial.I couldn't walk or had trouble moving my legs before surgery.I am scheduled for a first-time knee replacement surgery.
- Group 1: Mepivacaine Spinal
- Group 2: Bupivacaine Spinal
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are seniors excluded from participating in this clinical experiment?
"This medical research is open to individuals older than the age of consent and younger than 75 years old."
Are additional participants being sought for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data shows that this clinical experiment, first posted on March 13th 2023, is actively recruiting volunteers for participation. The trial has the goal of enrolling 160 patients from a single site."
How many applicants are being accepted into this clinical research experiment?
"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov verify that this experiment is recruiting participants as of now. It was initially posted on March 13th 2023 and has recently been updated on May 2nd 2023. The research team aims to enroll 160 individuals across one medical facility."
Might I obtain admittance to this experiment?
"This medical study seeks 160 participants who have undergone total knee arthroplasty, and are aged between 18-75."
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